Manual QA Tester

The Finance platform is looking for an IT-QA Test resource with 3-5+ years of experience. Please see the details of job description below and let me know if you have any questions. This team is responsible for taking data from their finance sister team in SQL and testing and reporting in Excel. They will also be responsible for pulling reports in Power BI and copy and pasting them into Excel. Required Experience/Skills:Participate in PI planning and Sprint ceremonies (if not based in Houston, prefer to have the person travel quarterly to attend PI planning)Create, maintain, and document stories in ADO.SQL database is where they are pulling the data from - need SQL skills.Document test plan preparation and track the Test artifacts in the Azure DevOpsUnderstand financial calculations and be able to replicate them in Excel to verify accuracy.Document all steps of calculation testing in Excel.Manual Testing experience in Excel Experience pulling reports and navigating through the Power BI Tool.Perform and analyze regressions.Be able to execute tests in the Test, UAT and Production environments.Defect triage and lifecycle managementProactively and effectively communicate with developers, PO, and customer when necessary.Duration: 6 months -1-year assignment with possible extension based on performanceRequired Skills : Power BI, Excel, SQL, Manual QA Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : Background Check :YesDrug Screen :YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Project Verification Info :Candidate must be your W2 Employee :YesExclusive to Apex :NoFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :YesCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set :YesType of project :Project Management OfficeMaster Job Title :QA/SW TesterBranch Code :East Bay